Working from home now means I can walk down to the Kingston Foreshore every now and then for lunch. Coconine Thai has a good lunch specials menu with prices between the $12-$16 mark. The laksa, with chicken or tofu, ($15) has three types noodles included – egg noodles, flat thick rice flour noodles, and crunchy […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to the launch of Verity Lane Market to sample the food, however all opinions are my own. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Verity Lane Market (@veritylanemarket) If you didn’t know, a new food hall in Civic has opened up called Verity Lane Market (as it’s on Verity […] Read more…
Following on from the balsamic vinegar tour in Modena, my aunt took us to Trattoria da Nane della Giulia for dinner. She tells us the building the trattoria is in used to be a World War 2 hospital and there’s lots of history here. Of course the staff recognise her and they chat and catch […] Read more…
Biang biang noodles come from the Shaanxi province of China, and are wheat flour hand pulled noodles that are long and thick. I love noodles so there was much excitement when the signage and menus went up for Biang Biang at the Canberra Centre. Some social media stalking led me to the Biang Biang Sydney […] Read more…
While staying in Bowral, we dined in at Birch in Mossvale for dinner one night – just 15 minutes down the road. Street parking was easy to find and we were greeted, and led to our table by the window. Birch offers a choice of a la carte or the 7 course degustation. We both […] Read more…
We had planned a day trip outside Padua – I wanted to go to Eataly World in Bologna (about 90min drive away), and Mr FPJ wanted to check out the Ferrari museum in Modena (about a further 30 mins from Bologna). Modena is famous for its balsamic vinegar (you might notice the labels on some […] Read more…
My friends and I had dinner at the Dumpling Inn in Macquarie. I was first introduced to it about 4 years ago (by the same group!) but never got around to writing about it. I remember a dish of pork mince stuffed into fried pockets and requested we order this again. This is the tasty […] Read more…
In the hills of Padua, my aunt drove us to the small town of Arqua Petrarca for a fine-dining lunch. My aunt tells me Val Pomaro offers the traditional specialties from the Veneto region presented as a modern twist. Decor is elegant but simple with white linen tablecloths and covered chairs. Red wine is ordered […] Read more…
There is a lot of change coming to Kingston so I thought I’d put it all down from what I know. Sushi Go Kingston now has its own sushi train with Sushi Go opening recently. Plates range from $3 – $8. Apart from various nigiri and maki rolls, there are also bento boxes, donburi, udon […] Read more…
It was exciting news when the Boat House decided to open its doors for lunch services from Friday to Sunday. A prix fixe lunch menu is offered and diners can choose from either 2 or 3 course options. The best part – not everyone at the table has to have the same number of courses. […] Read more…
